Starting a New Private University in the United States: Some Guidelines
Launching a new university is the United States is a challenging process. Since 2007, I have partnered with several new university startup projects, helping international private investors in establishing universities in the US. Based on my experience, I thought to scribble down the blueprint of the overall process. Step 1: Prepare the physical infrastructure. While it is helpful to have land and buildings ready, most State level approval agencies will not expect to see these until a preliminary evaluation of your application is complete. The chances of your application getting denied are high, and I would recommend you not to commit resources that cannot be repurposed to another business idea that you may have. Yet, keep in mind that you should show significant progress towards achieving the needed physical and technological infrastructure before the State would give the final node for your application for a university. Step 2: Apply for approval from the State governme...